Philadelphia @ San Diego picks

Cristopher Sanchez has surrendered just one earned run over his last four starts, and the Philadelphia left-hander has limited San Diego to a .197 batting average over 66 at-bats. With the Phillies boasting a .934 OPS against Padres starter Nick Pivetta, back the road team to prevail at Petco Park. 

There won't be a sweep at PETCO Park this afternoon. The Phillies sport a  ninth-ranked .331 wOBA and an average of 4.59 runs per game across the past 30 days, while the Friars sport a 24th-ranked .303 mark with 3.68 per. It’s a similar story with the hitting splits for the year, too. Philly is 12th in wOBA (.322) against right-handed pitchers, while San Diego is 17th (.294) against southpaws.

The Phillies sport a  ninth-ranked .331 wOBA and an average of 4.59 runs per game across the past 30 days, while the Padres sport a 24th-ranked .303 mark with 3.68 per. It’s a similar story with the hitting splits for the year, too. Philly is 12th in wOBA (.322) against right-handed pitchers, while San Diego is 17th (.294) against southpaws. This hitting edge has my attention because runs could be tough to come by in Sunday’s contest with Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez and Friars veteran Nick Pivetta heading into the All-Star break in top form. Still, I also think Sanchez’s stretch is more sustainable. His 2.59 ERA and 1.13 WHIP are reinforced by a sterling 2.92 xERA and 2.86 xFIP. On the flip side, Pivetta’s 3.92 xERA and 3.51 xFIP forecast rougher times.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best hitter in the majors.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Batting from the opposite that Cristopher Sanchez throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Batting from the opposite that Cristopher Sanchez throws from, Manny Machado will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

When estimating his batting average talent, Trea Turner is projected as the 11th-best batter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Trea Turner hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Batting from the opposite that Cristopher Sanchez throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have an advantage today.

Bryce Harper projects as the 14th-best batter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Petco Park ranks as the #5 stadium in the game for lefty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park's CF fences are the shallowest.. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Kyle Schwarber as Major League Baseball's 3rd-best home run hitter.. Kyle Schwarber is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game.. Petco Park ranks as the #5 stadium in the game for lefty home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Hitting from the opposite that Nick Pivetta throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have an advantage in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best hitter in the majors.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Batting from the opposite that Cristopher Sanchez throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an advantage in today's game.

Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park's CF fences are the shallowest.. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Elias Diaz will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cristopher Sanchez in today's game.. The Philadelphia Phillies infield defense grades out as the weakest among all the teams today.

When estimating his batting average talent, Trea Turner is projected as the 11th-best batter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trea Turner is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Trea Turner hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 76th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best hitter in the majors.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Petco Park projects as the #5 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park has the 4th-lowest fences in the league.. Batting from the opposite that Cristopher Sanchez throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an advantage in today's game.